LOCATED TEN MILES NORTH OF ELK RAPIDS, MI Turn east Off US 31 onto Stone Circle Dr. and follow to the top of the hill, then follow signs to the right.

STONE CIRCLE GATHERINGS

Located on a narrow strip of land between Lake Michigan and Torch Lake in Antrim County, Michigan, the Stone Circle is a triple ring of 88 large boulders capturing the atmosphere of ancient cultures that gathered in family and community groups to entertain and exchange stories of everyday life and lore. Today the Stone Cirlce is reminiscent of a time before television and radio, when bards spun their tales to an enchanted audience. Around a flickering campfire, under a canopy of stars, and accompanied by frog songs and howls from distant coytes, listeners perch on boulders or spread out on blankets and lawn chairs, as an ever-changeing variety of poetry, storytelling and music are woven throughout the evening at this unique outdoor amphitheater. The circlular arrangements and settings were designed by Terry Wooten, who also hosts the gatherings. Many of the performers are professionals, but the Stone Circle also provides an open forum for others who wish to participate. Poems must be memorized and recited by heart. On any given night you may hear the poety of Burns, Chaucer, Service, Whitman or the original work of a visitng poet. Beowulf may come to life, a cat dance performed, or the hum of an aboriginal didjeridoo may echo up the slope. Folklore, American classics, Cowboy or contemporary poetry may be interspersed with Native American tales and children's selections. Listeners and families are welcome.

PLEASE JOIN US AND ADD YOUR SPARK TO THE FIREFlirting with the starsLittle lights singingOn & offThe music you hearIs the energy of our ancestors. ~ Terry Wooten